Wednesday: Pokémon Shuffle Mobile Update + Rare Candy Event Reminder + VGC 2016 Rules
09-12-2015 07:40 GMT / 02:40 EST by Serebii
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Edit @ 13:43: Rare Candy Event Reminder | Edit @ 17:51: VGC 2016 Rules
In The Games Department
Pokémon VGC 2016 Rules
The 2015 Video Game Championship Rules have been announced by The Pokémon Company. These rules will be in all Regional, Nationals, Premier Challenges and finally Worlds throughout 2016. The rules are as follows
- Only Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Game Cards or downloadable versions are permitted for use.
- The battle format is Double Battle
- Players may use Pokémon from the National Pokédex, from No. 001–720, that are caught in the Generation VI games.
- The following Pokémon may not be on a player's team: Mew, Celebi, Jirachi, Deoxys, Phione, Manaphy, Darkrai, Shaymin, Arceus, Victini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect, Diancie, and Hoopa
- Teams may have no more than two of the following Pokémon: Mewtwo, Lugia, Ho-Oh, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Reshiram, Zekrom, Kyurem, Xerneas, Yveltal, and Zygarde.
- Pokémon must be placed in the Battle Box.
- Pokémon are allowed to Mega Evolve.
- Pokémon may not hold the item Soul Dew.
- Pokémon above Level 50 are permitted, but they are auto-leveled down to 50 for the duration of battle.
- Players may use Pokémon with Hidden Abilities.
- Players may use items that have been officially released via Pokémon X, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Omega Ruby, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, the Pokémon Global Link, or an official event or promotion.
- The Pokémon must have the Blue Pentagon proving that it was caught or hatched in Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire
The other standard rules for behaviour and conduct remain the same as past years
In The Games Department
Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Rare Candy
For those of you who participated in the Spooky Cup back in October, the entry gift is due to end next week. This gift gives you 10 Rare Candies that can be used to level your Pokémon up. This gift is available through Serial Code obtained on the Global Link if you participated, and has to be redeemed by 23:59 UTC on December 16th 2015 so get it while you can.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Shuffle Mobile - Version 1.3.0
A new update has been released for the mobile version of Pokémon Shuffle. This new version adds a few new features for ease of play. First, it recommends Pokémon that you should capture using a Special Icon. The more icons on the stage, the more the Pokémon is recommended. Secondly, it will give you recommended levels for your Pokémon before tackling a tough stage such as the Expert Stages and finally the UI has had an upgrade.
